Renters are looking a little older these days.

There’s tough competition in the rental market these days, with more people becoming renters. And steep prices make renting instead of buying not always the most economical decision. According to CNN Money, here is what’s going on in the rental market:

“Rental applicants tend to conjure up images of recent college grads looking to start their life in the real world. But Millennials are facing increased competition from people who have already spent decades in adulthood, and may have better credit and higher income.

“Since 2005, there has been an uptick in renters, with people in their 50s and 60s making up the largest chunk of the increase, according to a recent report from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.

With such high competition and prices in the rental market, it might be time for you to consider buying a home. Please give me a call to see if becoming a San Diego County homeowner would make sense for you: (619) 890-3648!

As we enter the fourth month of the year we can already see the drab hues of winter begin to give way to the promise of a colorful spring.

What better way could there be to celebrate this fertile and exciting time of year than to work on improving your garden? Gardening is a relaxing and fulfilling activity that the whole family can enjoy together. Plus, a rich and colorful garden can greatly add to the aesthetic beauty of your home. I’ve compiled some tips that you should keep in mind when attending to your yard this spring.

Don’t over water!– Horticulturist, Mitch Hoyles of Western Garden Nursery says the biggest danger at this time of year is over watering. “Now is the time when we have to start watering, and most people water way too much,” Hoyles said. Roots need air in order to grow. Clay soil must be allowed to dry between watering, so the water can be replaced by air to nourish the roots.

Watch your step – Make sure you don’t walk on delicate flowerbeds when they are saturated. Wait until the soil dries. If you compact the soil by stepping on it when it is wet, you run the risk of damaging new growth.

Spring-cleaning, for your yard – Pick up old leaves, broken branches, and debris accumulated during winter. Cut back any perennials that you have. Trim shrubs, and any other excess growth.

Tune up your tools – Sharpen mowers and clippers so everything is ready when things start to grow. Make a note of what’s missing and order tools for the new season of growth.

Check on your soil – Check soil pH with a Home Soil Test Kit, taking several samples from different planting areas for an accurate reading. Enrich soil as necessary. Add dolomitic lime to raise the pH, or elemental sulfur to lower the pH.

With a bit of luck and hard work your garden will be the envy of the neighborhood. By the time summer rolls around, you’ll be able to relax in your garden in comfort and style as you sip your favorite beverage and enjoy the beautiful environment you have created for you and your family.

Before you know it, trick-or-treaters will be at your door. Are you ready?

We’re not talking about buying candy and carving pumpkins. We mean what if you get more tricks than treats this Halloween. Are you covered? Luckily, homeowners insurance is there to protect you from these common tricks that are apt to happen. Continue reading →

This is the time of year when people who don’t have pools suddenly realize the advantages of having one. Whether you are considering putting one in in time for next summer, or just want to fantasize about your dream pool during these last long days of summer, here’s a look at some of the top trends in pools:

While lush, green turf grass covers nearly 47 million acres in the United States, all that green requires homeowners to hand over “green” for upkeep.

Most yards are covered with non-native grass species that need mowing, weed killing, fertilizing, and watering. In fact, the average American household uses 60 gallons of water a day on watering (which, since California has a new water conservation law coming into affect, we need to consider reducing that amount). So, ditch the thirsty green for these easy yard alternatives Continue reading →

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